Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
